Director, Leadership Development

Casey Family Programs, an Equal Opportunity Employer, is the nation’s largest operating foundation focused on safely reducing the need for foster care and building Communities of Hope for children and families across America. Founded in 1966, Casey Family Programs works in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, two territories, and tribal nations to influence long-lasting improvements to the safety and success of children, families and the communities where they live. Casey Family Programs values diversity, equity, inclusion, anti-racism, anti-discrimination, and respect for individuals in the workplace. We encourage candidates with diverse lived experience and perspectives to apply.

Job Summary:

The Director of Leadership Development is an organization-wide strategist, expert facilitator, and hands-on practitioner dedicated to elevating leadership effectiveness across Casey Family Programs. Operating as a trusted thought partner to senior leadership, this individual will personally design, build, and deliver high-impact leadership frameworks, provide high-touch 1:1 executive coaching, and run experiential development programs. This is a role for an agile builder who thrives on end-to-end execution - equally comfortable advising executive teams on performance culture as they are facilitating immersive cohort workshops and analyzing development data.

Essential Responsibilities:

Executive Coaching & Trusted Advisory:

• Provide direct 1:1 executive and leadership coaching to senior management and emerging high-potential leaders, serving as a trusted thought partner to enhance strategic decision-making, emotional intelligence, and leadership impact.
• Administer and debrief individual and team diagnostic assessments (Insights Discovery, Hogan, 360s) to build self-awareness and team cohesion.
• Champion the practical, ethical adoption of AI within leadership development - both by leveraging generative tools to accelerate program design and by equipping managers with the frameworks needed to lead high-performing, AI-enabled teams.

End-to-End Program Architecture & Facilitation:

• Design, build, and deliver scalable, multi-modal leadership pathways for new and aspiring people leaders - translating strategic organizational priorities into tangible, high-retention learning experiences.
• Design and lead high-impact onboarding and strategic integration experiences for newly hired and promoted senior directors to accelerate organizational immersion and time-to-impact.
• Act as the lead facilitator for key internal cohorts and retreats, balancing dynamic group facilitation with rigorous adult learning methodology.

Performance Culture & Partner Enablement:

• Champion a growth-oriented performance management philosophy, equipping leaders with the toolkits and coaching mindsets needed to hold clear, developmental, and candid conversations.
• Manage strategic external development partnerships, driving curriculum alignment, high-fidelity delivery, and strict alignment with Casey's mission and values.
• Evaluate the systemic impact of all development programs using qualitative feedback and performance metrics to drive continuous iteration.

All of these essential responsibilities necessitate the ability to work and communicate effectively across differences with diverse services, populations, staff and stakeholders to advance diversity, equity and inclusion; to work effectively in a team environment as well as work autonomously and exercise independent judgement as required; to demonstrate effective organizational, analytical, critical thinking, and problem solving skills; to collaborate with management and staff to ensure alignment with organizational values, goals, and directives in all work performed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required. Master's degree preferred in Organizational Development, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Adult Education, Executive Coaching, or related field.
• Requires 8 years of relevant experience, with at least 3 years of experience interfacing with and influencing senior organizational leaders. Experience and knowledge of leadership development and performance management is required.
• Demonstrated expertise in identifying training needs and developing and implementing culturally relevant adult learning experiences.
• Strong organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills are essential; effective written and verbal communication skills are required.
• Ability to perform effectively in high pressure and stressful work environment. Ability to manage stress and self-care.
• The ideal candidate must possess strong abilities in the areas of: presentations to many different audiences, coaching and consultation, analytical thinking and creative problem solving, cross-cultural and multi-cultural understanding, and organizational processes and technology.
• Ability to protect the confidentiality of sensitive information by learning and following all relevant policies and protocols and using sound judgment in the handling and sharing of that information.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications and training technology.
• Local travel as well as out of town travel may be required, up to 40%. Driving on Casey business may require use of personal vehicle; a driver’s license is required, adherence to vehicle safety guidelines and qualification for insurance is required.
• Physical requirements include the ability to lift and reach for light objects; close visual acuity to prepare and analyze data, text, and figures; ability to type utilizing a computer keyboard; ability to travel to outside locations; and the ability to work at a computer for extended periods of time as a primary job function. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The typical hiring range for this position in Seattle, WA is $123,505 to $145,300. The full salary range for the role is $123,505 to $167,095. As a mission-driven organization, Casey strives to balance competitive pay with our mission. Actual placement in the range will depend on a candidate’s job-related skills, experience, and expertise, as evaluated during the interview process.

Casey Family Programs offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental and vision coverage, accrual of 12 days of annual leave, 12 days of sick leave,10 paid holidays per year, and each employee receives one personal holiday to use each calendar year. Employees that meet certain tenure qualifiers are eligible for up to eight weeks of parental leave for the birth or placement of a child for adoption or foster care. After the completion of 10 years of continuous, full-time regular employment, employees in good standing are permitted for a three-month sabbatical with pay. CFP also offers many opportunities for continued learning, training, and development.

This position will remain open until the needs are met and is subject to closure at any time without notice. It is to your advantage to file your application early as you will not be able to apply once the position has closed.